In an interview broadcast on May 4 on NBC News' Meet the press, President Donald Trump made contradictory statements concerning the benefits he made from his autonomous cryptocurrency, Trump Coin. The American president said: “I do not take advantage of anything”, then said later that his income “started well before the elections”.
Host Kristen Welker asked what Trump thought of those who claimed to “take advantage of the presidency, to which he replied:” Look, if I have actions in something and that I do a good job, and the stock market rises, I suppose that I take advantage. »»
Trump's official token (Trump) made his debut on January 17, just three days before Trump was sworn for a second term on January 20. data From Coingecko, the room reached a top value of $ 73.43 on January 19, its highest price recorded, before not dividing at values below $ 20.
The value of the part fell by almost 85% compared to its price of all time, now negotiating about $ 11.35. However, he experienced a short -term wave at the end of April after a promotional update of the official medal site offered the best holders of a dinner with Trump scheduled for May 22.
Throughout NBC's interview, Trump was not aware of the fluctuations in the value of the room. “What is it worth?” he asked Welker. “You could as well tell me because I have no idea.” Well, that jumped. He jumped. “
Welker informed the president that the token culminated between $ 75 and $ 35 in January. Trump did not respond directly to the figures, but insisted that any personal advantage was accessory to the “economic success” of America.
Property of Trump's companies related to companies
The ownership files indicate important links between the entities affiliated with Trump and the Trump room. Two companies, CIC Digital LLC, a branch of the Trump organization, and Fight Fight Fight LLC, a joint venture involving CIC, collectively control 80% of the total supply of a billion chips in the room.
The majority of these participations are under rental and key, which could be gradually unlocked over the next three years. The first unlocking of this type occurred on April 18, with 40 million tokensValued at $ 454 million at the time, transferred to CIC Digital.
When he was asked if he planned to give one of his potential benefits of cryptography to the government, because he is committed to doing with his presidential salary, Trump dismantled.
“”I never thought about it. I mean, should I contribute all my real estate that I have had for many years if it increases a little because I am president and that I do a good job? I don't think“, He proposed.
In the interview, the potus used a familiar attack line that liberal leaders like the senator Elizabeth Warren castigated it with it. He distinguished the Californian representative Nancy Pelosi, accusing him of benefiting financially through political ties.
“”But who really benefits, it is someone like Nancy Pelosi who uses interior information“Said Trump.”She worked for $ 175,000 a year, and it is at the upper end, and is worth 150 to 200 million dollars. ALL RIGHT? You should watch Nancy Pelosi and you should look at some of these politicians who are stonecold crooks. I was very rich when I entered. “”
Trump: The crypto is important and popular
In addition to treating Trump Coin's performance, Trump has doubled his support for crypto, linking their adoption to the nature of America as a competitive nation. “”I want crypto“He said.”I think the crypto is important because if we don't do it, China goes. And it's new, it's very popular, it's very hot. “”
He struck his predecessor, Joe Biden, saying that the former president initially opposed digital currencies before changing his position in order to call on supporters of digital assets before the 2024 elections.
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